Question 1

How long does a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Vancouver generally make it to San Francisco in 2h 14m. The flying distance between the two cities is 2,072 km. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Vancouver Intl Airport and San Francisco per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 11 and 12 direct flights that take off from Vancouver Intl Airport and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 2h 25m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 80 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco was $120 for a one-way ticket and $134 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Vancouver-Intl-YVR/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

Which airlines fly most frequently between Vancouver and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Vancouver and San Francisco are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (41 flights per week), Air Canada (28 flights per week), and Flair Airlines (7 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport at 07:00 and will be landing in San Francisco at 09:26.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco jets off at 20:50 and lands at 23:13.

Question 8

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Air Canada, and United Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Vancouver to San Francisco flight route.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Vancouver to San Francisco flight route.

Question 10

Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Vancouver and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 11

On which days can I fly direct from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Vancouver to San Francisco on a daily basis.

Question 12

What public transportation options are available from San Francisco Airport?

Accepted Answer

The BART, or Bay Area Rapid Transit, is a light rail system that travels to San Francisco, the East Bay and San Mateo County, directly from San Francisco Airport. The BART station at San Francisco Airport is located in the International Terminal on the departures level. The station can be accessed from any terminal by riding on the free AirTrain to the station.

Question 13

Do San Francisco Area Hotels offer shuttle service from San Francisco Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are well over 40 hotels in the airport area that do in fact offer shuttle service to and from the San Francisco Airport. The shuttles can be boarded at the hotel courtesy shuttle zone that is located on the center island outside of the departures level of the terminal. There are phones at the shuttle zone to allow you to contact your hotel directly for shuttle service.

Question 14

If someone is coming to pick me up at San Francisco Airport where can I meet them?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco Airport does not allow parking of any type at the terminal building. Drivers may stop for immediate loading of passengers and their luggage. The airport offers a free cell phone waiting lot where drivers can park for up to 60 minutes while waiting for passengers. Once passengers have arrived, they can be met at the immigration and customs exit on the arrivals level of the International Terminal.

Question 15

Where can I rent a car at San Francisco Airport?

Accepted Answer

The San Francisco Airport offers the convenience of an off-site Rental Car Center that houses all of the rental car companies operating from San Francisco Airport. To access the center after your flight from Vancouver to San Francisco, board the AirTrain blue line from the arrivals level of the International Terminal.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco is September, where tickets cost $247 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $561 and $387 respectively.

Question 17

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Vancouver to San Francisco. <a href='/flight-routes/Vancouver-Intl-YVR/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Vancouver is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Vancouver-Intl-YVR/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Vancouver with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Vancouver-Intl-YVR/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 20

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Vancouver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Vancouver-Intl-YVR/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 21

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Vancouver Intl Airport and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Vancouver to San Francisco were found on Flair Airlines ($207) and United Airlines ($312).

Question 23

How far in advance should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco?

The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco is September, where tickets cost $247 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $561 and $387 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco?

To get a below average price on the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Vancouver to San Francisco were found on Flair Airlines ($207) and United Airlines ($312).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Vancouver and San Francisco?

Vancouver and San Francisco are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (41 flights per week), Air Canada (28 flights per week), and Flair Airlines (7 flights per week).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Vancouver Intl Airport and San Francisco?

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Vancouver Intl Airport and San Francisco per day?

How long does a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco take?

Direct flights from Vancouver generally make it to San Francisco in 2h 14m. The flying distance between the two cities is 2,072 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport at 07:00 and will be landing in San Francisco at 09:26.

What’s the latest departure time from Vancouver to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco jets off at 20:50 and lands at 23:13.

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What is the cheapest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco was $120 for a one-way ticket and $134 for a return.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Air Canada, and United Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Vancouver to San Francisco flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Vancouver to San Francisco?

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Vancouver to San Francisco flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Vancouver and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

On which days can I fly direct from Vancouver to San Francisco?

There are direct flights from Vancouver to San Francisco on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Vancouver to San Francisco.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Vancouver to San Francisco?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Vancouver is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Vancouver with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Vancouver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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